Utilities

Prey – a lightweight application that will help you track and find your laptop if it ever gets stolen. It works in all operating systems and not only is it Open Source but also completely free.

LastPass – the last password manager you’ll ever need. Available on almost all common platforms, its easy to use, and free.

Hid.im – a new web-based service that allows users to hide .torrent files inside PNG images. This means that users can easily upload hidden torrent files to their favorite image hosting service and forums, or use it as an avatar on social networking sites without being censored.